Zhang Miao (cyclist)

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Zhang Miao
Personal information
Full nameZhang Miao
Born (1988-08-12) 12 August 1988 (age 35)
Binzhou, China
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Team information
Discipline Track
RoleRider
Rider typeSprinter

Zhang Miao (born 12 August 1988) is a Chinese cyclist. [1] He competed in keirin and the men's individual and team sprint at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Zhang Miao". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2012.